KELLEY J. H. CHRISTENSEN, M.S.

EXPERIENCE

Writing and Editing

Science Editor, Earthzine (IEEE), Nov. 2015-present (Hancock, MI – telecommuting)

Tutor Coordinator and Writing Consultant, Montana Tech Academic Center for Excellence, Aug. 2015-May 2016 (Butte, MT)

Interim Public Information Officer, Butte-Silver Bow, Dec. 2014-April 2015 (Butte, MT)

Natural Resources/Montana Tech Reporter, The Montana Standard, Oct. 2013-Nov. 2014 (Butte, MT)

Managing Editor, Hungry Horse News, March 2010-April 2011 (Columbia Falls, MT)

Business/Agriculture Reporter, Weekend Editor, Page Designer, Daily Inter Lake, June-Nov. 2009 (Kalispell, MT)

Management

Taproom and Public Relations Manager, Butte Brewing Co., Aug.-Nov. 2015 (Butte, MT)

Co-owner, Desert Mountain Brewing LLC, Jan. 2012-Jan. 2014 (Columbia Falls, MT)

Parks and Recreation

Recreation & Events Coordinator, Butte-Silver Bow, Nov. 2014-July 2015 (Butte, MT)

PUBLICATIONS

The New York Times, Rocky Mountain News, Earthzine, Arizona Daily Star, Daily News Egypt, USA TODAY, The Montana Standard, The Billings Gazette, The Missoulian, Hungry Horse News, Plains Song Review, Daily Inter Lake, Flathead Business Journal, Beatrice Daily Sun, Summit Daily News

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, photography skills, social media skills, project management skills
Advanced user of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, as well as administering content management systems, usability testing, and website and promotional material development
Proficient in event and strategic planning, coordinating user groups, creating programming
Management experience, team player
Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented
Takes initiative, deadline-focused
Creative critical thinker and problem solver
CPR/First Aid certified
Proficient in HTML and CSS

EDUCATION

Michigan Technological University: PhD student in Environmental and Energy Policy. Expected graduation in May 2020. Dissertation topic forthcoming.
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: Master of Science in Technical Communication. Graduated in May 2016 with a 4.0 GPA. Thesis: Beyond Superfund: How Four Communities Market Outdoor Recreation to Overcome Stigma.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (English), minors in economics and art history. Graduated in December 2008 with a 3.62 GPA.

HONORS and ACTIVITIES

Member of the International Environmental Communication Association
Butte High School Speech and Debate volunteer judge
Volunteer with the Butte Literacy Program
Awarded first place for best news photo in the 2011 Montana Better Newspaper Contest, honorable mention for best editorial column
Montana Tech Dean’s List, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Honors Program, College of Journalism and Mass Communications Dean’s List, College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List, UNL Photo Club, Cather Circle, Alpha Xi Delta, Sigma Tau Delta